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25.01.2022 "While you don’t want your child to witness every anxious moment you experience, you do not have to constantly suppress your emotions. It’s okayand even healthyfor children to see their parents cope with stress every now and then, but you want to explain why you reacted in the way that you did." From the Child Mind Institute

25.01.2022 It is with great sadness that I pass on the following message from my colleagues at NBSLR. Vale Lauren R. From Lauren B.

25.01.2022 At this point in time, the clinic at NBSLR is still open (practicing appropriate hygiene and physical distancing). I am commencing telehealth psychology sessions for suitable Private Health and NDIS clients as of this Saturday. Please check your email for details. Keep safe and well all! ... Lauren

22.01.2022 Some new additions to our bibliotherapy library for kids!

20.01.2022 We all engage in some unhelpful thinking at times; noticing when it’s happening is the first step in taking control...

20.01.2022 Welcome Back! Term 1 therapy appointments recommence next week; Saturday 30th January. Parents and Carers, please check in on arrival (Service NSW app) and remember your mask for the waiting room.

19.01.2022 Lauren Brincat (Psychologist) and Lauren Reid (Speech Pathologist) will be speaking tonight at Jack & Jill Kindergarten (Mona Vale) 7pm-8pm as part of 'Meet and greet night' for families and staff. Find out the difference between working memory, receptive language and normal preschooler 'refusal' to follow instructions. Interested in your child's intellectual abilities? Need assistance with morning drop off and separation? Lauren will be available to discuss. If you can't make it, and are interested to hear more, PM your email address to join the child psychologist mailing list.

18.01.2022 Executive function is an umbrella term in neuroscience to describe the neurological processes involving mental control and self-regulation. Executive functions control and regulate cognitive and social behaviors like controlling impulses, paying attention, remembering information, planning and organizing time and materials, and responding appropriately to social situations and stressful situations.

14.01.2022 Excellent preparation for Kindy 2021

14.01.2022 Some snapshots from today; Teaching clinic safety rules for our clients with Autism #makeitconcrete

14.01.2022 Ever needed a WISC-V, WPPSI-IV or WIAT-III for a one-off assessment and can’t justify purchasing the entire kit? Brincat Psychology hires to Registered & Clinical Psychologists in private practice. See more at: https://brincatpsychology.com/test-hire-for-clinicians/

14.01.2022 A free webinar for parents

11.01.2022 While NBSLR is closed over the school holidays, Brincat Psychology is OPEN. (An email regarding telehealth appointments will be sent to clients tonight)While NBSLR is closed over the school holidays, Brincat Psychology is OPEN. (An email regarding telehealth appointments will be sent to clients tonight)

10.01.2022 Lauren is now providing psychological assessment services for children and adolescents during school holidays only. Email [email protected] or call NBSLR on (02) 9997 3388 to make an appointment. There are currently assessment appointments available during the July holidays.

10.01.2022 All appointments postponed. Unfortunately due to the Northern Beaches COVID cluster and associated public health order, the clinic will not be open Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th. I will contact each client individually with new appointment times in the new year.... Thankyou for your understanding and patience. Stay safe everyone. Lauren

09.01.2022 "The fires in Australia are devastating, and the emotional fallout will be vast. The ripple of this will also reach the hearts, minds and spirits of kids and teens who weren’t directly involved. As the important adult in the life of any child you have a profound capacity to give them what they need to steady their world again. With such wide coverage of the fires, it is likely that most children are aware of what’s happening - that other children like them and families like t...heirs are hurting, scared, grieving, have lost their loved people, pets, or homes. This taps into their common humanity, and it is very normal for them to start thinking, what if that was me, or my mum or dad or grandma or grandad or home? If this could happen to them, it could happen to me. When their fears are really big, such as the death of a parent, being alone in the world, or losing everything, children might put this into something else. This can also happen because they can’t always articulate the fear. Emotional ‘experiences’ don’t lay in the brain as words, they lay down as images and sensory experiences. This is why smells and sounds can trigger anxiety, even if they aren’t connected to a scary experience. The ‘experiences’ also don’t need to be theirs. Hearing ‘about’ is enough. The content of the fear might seem irrational but the feeling will be valid. Think of it as the feelings being the part that needs you. Their anxiety, sadness, anger (which happens to hold down other more vulnerable emotions) needs to be seen, held, contained and soothed, so they can feel safe again - and you have the most wonderful power to make that happen. ‘I can see how scared you are. There’s some scary things happening in the world at the moment, but my darling, you are safe. I promise. You are so safe.’ If they have been through the trauma, the truth is that they have been through something so awful, and they are safe, ‘We have been through something terrible and it’s been really scary. We are going to get through this. It’s okay to feel scared or sad or angry. Whatever you feel is so okay, and I’m here and I love you and we are safe. We can get through anything together.’" From Hey Sigmund - Karen Young

09.01.2022 Appointments 4th Jan - 9th Jan will be rescheduled due to the current public health recommendations on the Northern Beaches. Clients with assessment bookings will be contacted via email with alternate appointment options throughout January within the next few days. Thankyou to all for your flexibility and understanding! It is extremely important to seek out help if you feel you need it at this time as a parent (or your children may need support as well). I highly recommend c...alling the following or checking out their websites (24/7): Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 - https://kidshelpline.com.au Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au Stay safe all, and see you after lockdown. Lauren

09.01.2022 What is emotional contagion? Read how parents can assist children to reflect on the ‘good’ in life. #positivepsychology (From Linda Stade)

08.01.2022 It’s coming up to that time of year; some children will have increased separation anxiety going back to school, or like my son, starting kindergarten for the first time. Here are some handy hints (from Anxiety BC, Canada)

07.01.2022 Now offering supervision services for provisional psychologists; email [email protected] for more informationNow offering supervision services for provisional psychologists; email [email protected] for more information

05.01.2022 Some wise words from the youth of the Northern Sydney area

05.01.2022 Some ideas for your weekend! From @believephq

03.01.2022 What is a specific learning disorder? Dyslexia? Terminology can be confusing. Auspeld has created a resource that helps to explain:

02.01.2022 What constitutes ‘normal’ preschooler behaviour and when should you seek support for your 3-5 year old? This infographic discusses the range of expected behaviour for children in this age bracket.

01.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Here are some handy hints from R U OK? to start a supportive conversation.

01.01.2022 Luckily the bushfires have not significantly impacted our community on the Northern Beaches to date (except the poor air quality). This however, does not mean that our children are immune from disaster-related anxiety; particularly those who are exposed to the 24 hour news cycle on tv and online. The Australian Psychological Society has created a fact sheet for parents to assist: https://www.psychology.org.au//Preparing-children-for-the-